Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department

Sheriff es-exclude-start-header An official website of the Cuyahoga County government. Come join our team of professional and committed individuals at the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's Department. View Employment Opportunities Animal Abuse Registry Individuals listed on this registry have been convicted of felony animal abuse, and are prohibited from adopting, purchasing, harboring, or acting as a custodian or caretaker of a companion animal within Cuyahoga County. Learn More Concealed Carry Apply for a Concealed Carry Permit in Cuyahoga County. Apply Now Press Releases 08/20/2026 Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Reports Successful County Fair Operation 08/04/2026 Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit Takes Down Illegal Drug Trafficking Organization Leading to Multiple Arrests, Seizure of Cash, Narcotics 01/25/2026 Cuyahoga County Sheriff Upgrades Countywide Snow Emergency To Level 2 01/25/2026 Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold A. Pretel 07/16/2025 New Twist on Jury Duty Scam Steals Personal Information 07/03/2025 Safety Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During a Holiday 05/16/2025 A Message from Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold A. Non-emergency: (216) 443-6000. Dial 911 for emergencies.